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FL08 GRU

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,209 mi
Last recorded94,209 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 GRU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 94,209 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 94,208 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to track rod end play (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,644 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 osr / nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,540 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,022 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 90,022 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump pan very corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 81,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,507 miles

n/s/front pads lower than o/s

o/s/rear tyre on limit

rear pads very low disc worn

sump corroded & oil weeping

Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,318 miles

Both side front and both side rear brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Rear brake pads more than 50% worn

Fail 18 Mar 2019 68,318 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both side front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both side front and both side rear brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Rear brake pads more than 50% worn

Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,368 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,415 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn and cracked

front wiper blades both worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 18,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre shows cracking inner trye wall

Fail 7 Mar 2014 18,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre shows cracking inner trye wall

Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,972 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 14,725 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

showing some wear offside/nearside tyres outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 11,538 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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FL08 GRU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 60,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL08 GRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FL08 GRU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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